Reid has been out of school for almost 6 months. In that time, we have navigated, learned and grown so much as parents and a family. It has been a taxing, fun, stressful, different, playful time that brought our little family closer together. The boys have become best friends and their little friendship has blossomed … Continue reading Going to Pre-K during Coronavirus: Thoughts on Letting Go
I laughed to myself as I unpackaged my new "ciao" shirt--as I thought "ciao little family, see ya later!". Obviously, that isn't what I really want, but today was a tough one and gosh what I would have done for a little mid-morning break! Motherhood has taught me many lessons and one that I implemented … Continue reading Honest Motherhood: Digging Yourself Out of Frustration
Let me start this by saying this comes from the heart. As I write this I in no way want to offend anyone or seem to be ungrateful. I just feel the need to speak from my heart and the place that I am currently at. My purpose behind this post is that maybe people … Continue reading Navigating Motherhood and Burn Out During Covid-19
We have gone on our fair share of car rides this year and I thought I would share a couple of the things we do to make the car rides less chaotic! Having two energetic toddlers confined to a car for 5+ hours can be daunting, but we have a few tricks that allow us … Continue reading Road Trips with Toddlers (without screen time): Tips and Tricks for an Enjoyable Car Ride
I write this with so much pride for my four year old: Reid rode a bike for the first time! I am beyond amazed that with very little assistance and skipping training wheels, he was able to ride a bike on his first try. All I have to say is: balance bikes are amazing!We gave … Continue reading Motherhood Lesson: Riding a Bike for the First Time
With the coronavirus in full swing and schools being cancelled all around the country (as well as most restaurants and playgrounds), there is more time for creative indoor activities. I love following accounts on Instagram like Busytoddler and DayswithGrey (local mom who presented to MOPS last year) who provide invaluable advice and activities for at … Continue reading Simple and Clean Toddler Indoor Activities
The frantic, fabulous or ferocious fours--which one is it?! A few weeks ago, in tears I was googling and reading every article I could about a child in their FOURS. I originally thought that it was the terrible twos and the three-teens, but never heard anything said about the fours. Well after doing about an … Continue reading Getting a Toddler to Nap or Have Quiet Time
In this season of life and of the year, I am aware of the need to live in the present and guilty of not. Raising toddlers is a great reminder of living in the present. I read somewhere that kids up to the age of 7, always live in the present. They do not have … Continue reading Happy Bit: Taking a Break from Social Media
Wow, getting ready for family pictures can be super stressful. After 4 years of getting pictures done (really 6 if you include engagement and wedding), you would think I would have it mastered--but no such luck! The most important lesson I have learned is to go with the flow when it comes to taking family … Continue reading Taking Family Photos with Toddlers: Our Family Pictures 2019
I would love to live 6 different lives. Truthfully, there is a part of me that would love to be a small business owner who lives in a small town or a headstrong attorney in the city or an influencer exploring the world or a socialite who parties like crazy or a badass in JAG … Continue reading Motherhood Lesson: Being Mom can be your Purpose
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